Electrical Design Engineer in Wrexham

Automation Experts Ltd; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in bespoke electrical solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves designing control systems and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have strong CAD skills and experience in industrial control systems. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to work on varied projects. Commutable areas include Wrexham and Chester.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime and flexible working options

Opportunity to work on varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for industrial control systems or automation equipment is essential.
• Proficiency in using an electrical design package like EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of control panel layouts and electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems and schematic drawings using CAD software.
• Produce electrical layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical design for industrial control systems

Competent in CAD software

Understanding of wiring standards

Ability to interpret customer specifications

Flexibility for site work

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SEE-Electrical

Job description

An established and growing specialist in bespoke electrical control solutions, this company designs, manufactures, installs and commissions custom-built control panels and systems for a wide range of industrial applications. Due to ongoing expansion, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their dedicated team.

Electrical Design Engineer

£45000 - £50000 + Overtime, Flexi-Time, 37.5 hours

North Wales Ref: 25038

You will be responsible for the electrical design and documentation of control panels and automation systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Designing electrical control systems and schematic drawings using CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN).
• Producing electrical layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Specifying electrical components including drives, PLCs, instrumentation, and safety devices.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and customer specifications.
• Working closely with panel builders, software engineers and project managers to deliver complete solutions.
• Providing technical support during build, testing and commissioning phases.
• Occasionally attending customer sites for installation and commissioning support (UK only).

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Experienced in electrical design for industrial control systems or automation equipment.
• Competent in the use of an electrical design package i.e. Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, SEE-Electrical
• Strong understanding of control panel layouts, wiring, and electrical standards (BS EN 60204, Machinery Directive, etc.).
• Able to interpret customer specifications and translate them into practical design solutions.
• Flexibility to support occasional site work as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime and flexible working options
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site per week)
• Opportunity to work on varied, bespoke industrial automation projects

Located in North Wales, this role would be commutable from Wrexham, Chester, Mold, Whitchurch, Oswestry and surrounding areas.

For further information call Archie Worthing